The Home Information Pack Regulations 2006

Exception for properties to be demolished

This section has no associated Explanatory Memorandum

29.—(1) The duties under sections 155 to 159 of the 2004 Act do not apply in relation to a property where—

(a)it is clear from the manner in which the property is marketed that—

(i)the dwelling-house which is or forms part of the property is suitable for demolition; and

(ii)the resulting site is suitable for re-development;

(b)all the relevant—

(i)planning permissions;

(ii)listed building consents; and

(iii)conservation area consents,

  • exist in relation to the demolition; and

(c)in relation to the re-development—

(i)either outline planning permission or planning permission exists, or both; and

(ii)where relevant, listed building consent exists.

(2) In paragraph (1)(c)(i), “outline planning permission” means a planning permission for the erection of a building, which is granted subject to a condition requiring the subsequent approval of the local planning authority with respect to one or more of the following matters—

(a)siting;

(b)design;

(c)external appearance;

(d)means of access; or

(e)the landscaping of the site.